Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.9%
- Retention Rate
- 51.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,289
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $83,177 | $45,161 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master | $80,152 | $39,039 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $78,971 | $24,139 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $71,495 | $42,184 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $67,660 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $63,005 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $63,005 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $60,689 | $24,192 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $56,415 | |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $20,517 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor | $55,132 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $53,775 | $41,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $51,273 | $19,922 |
Outcomes Overview
Bellevue graduates earn $61,289 ten years after leaving, putting them in solid middle-class territory. The typical monthly loan payment of $212 represents about 4% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of $20,000, graduates carry a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 0.33. The university's strong ties to Offutt Air Force Base and Nebraska's business community help explain the impressive 94% employment rate. Many graduates enter fields like business administration, cybersecurity, and healthcare management. The 53% loan repayment rate suggests some students struggle initially, but the overall financial picture improves over time. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.